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LYRALEN KAYE (AFTRA/SAG) is a Meisner-trained actress who Some people coin the feeling as the "acting bug," but there's nothing buggy received her MFA Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College in 2002. She about it. The word that best describes what JUDITH KALAORA lives for as is seen regularly in Boston theatre and her credits include The Seagull an actress is "rush" - the thrill of adrenaline exploding inside and coming with Theatre Zone, Unveiling with Molasses Tank, Tomboy with J. Rene out of her body thru voice, expression and physicality. Her euphoria? Productions/NYC Fringe Festival, They Named Us Mary with PS Passing that rush to her audience. Judith’s career began at the age of nine. Films/ACP and numerous shows at the Devanaughn Theatre. Her film She was active in community theatre throughout her adolescence, and she credits include 27 Dresses with Columbia Pictures, Mama's Boy with Flancrest Films, and Escape graduated Syracuse University Magna cum Laude, receiving a BFA in from the Night with Smithline Films. Contact Lyralen at [email protected]. Acting and Spanish Literature & Language. She studied at the Shakespeare's Globe in London, and performed the role of Lady Macbeth ROBERT “Big Jake” JACOBS (AEA/SAG) has performed on on the Globe stage. Upon completion of her degree in '05, she returned to Broadway and in Regional and Stock Theatres throughout the East the Boston area and has become extremely involved in the theatre, television and film (feature & Coast; including: Worcester Foothills, Worcester Forum Theatre, Lyric indie) scenes. You can frequently see her in Downtown Boston working for the Freedom Trail Stage, Vokes Theatre, Reagle Players, American Stage Festival. Winner Foundation as a colonial-costumed tour guide (in English and Spanish). Judith also has eight years of many acting awards, Jake has been fortunate to have performed of martial arts and stage combat training, access to authentic colonial era wardrobes, and a wide some memorable roles including; Tevya, Fiddler on the Roof; Earl, gamut of character voices, accents and dialects. You can reach her at [email protected], Blue Hair Troupe, King/Papp, Big River, Sir, Roar of the Greasepaint; or visit www.agencyprotalent.com/judithkalaora for an online portfolio. Lenny, Of Mice and Men; Nicely-Nicely, Guys and Dolls, Miles Gloriosus, A Funny Thing Happened... Forum; Molokov, Chess; ANGELO NARGI (SAG)Born, bred and educated in the Bronx (NY), Angelo Charlemagne, Pippin; Charles/Lord Amiens, As You Like It; Nargi served in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman and made his career in the air- Headmaster, Morning Song; Bandit, Roshomon; Nick Bottom, A Midsummer’s Night Dream; Tito, line business. Between both he has traveled the world extensively and began Lend Me a Tenor and originating the role of Harry Frazee in Curse of the Bambino; which has his show business career doing part time gigs for many years. He learned received National attention. Jake is also featured on the Cast Recording available on CD. Jacobs the trade by appearing in numerous films, commercials, industrials, voice also has performed in many feature, student and short films, on television and in commercials and improv dinner theatre, as well as character modeling. Angelo is a mem- including; A Civil Action, Mystic River, The Departed, The Brotherhood, Against the Law and ber the Guild of Italian American Artists and resides in Massachusetts. To Spencer for Hire. Contact Big Jake at (781) 844-0209 or email [email protected]. reach him, call (978) 535-2450 or email [email protected].

ELAINA VRATTOS (AEA/SAG/AFTRA) Over the last 20 years, this VICTOR WARREN (SAG/AFTRA/AEA), a native Californian, is a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon actress and director, has won dozens of awards from the EMACT and University where he majored in acting and directing. After graduation, he worked in California for NETC for her Acting and Directing and was nominated for the over fifteen years at Universal Studios as a director, camera operator and technical director. In Independent Reviewers of New England Award for Best Supporting 1993, Victor moved to Cape Cod and from there he has worked successfully as a director and actor Actress in 1999 for her portrayal of Sarraghina in Nine at the Publick in New York and Boston doing commercials, print work, voice-overs, regional theatre, films and Theatre. Vrattos’ performance credits also include; Mother Superior in television. Some TV credits include Jake and the Fat Man, Airwolf, Unsolved Mysteries and Nunsense, Myrtle in Blue Hair Troupe, Jack's Mother in Into the Hunter, as well as many different soap operas. Regional credits include Lips Together Teeth Apart Woods, Truvy in Steel Magnolias, Mother Abbess in Sound of Music, (Sam), The Foreigner (Rev. David Lee), Twelfth Night (Feste), Knives in Hens (Ploughman) and April in Hot L Baltimore and Yente in Fiddler on the Roof, Auntie Rita more recently, the New England Premiere of Jacob Marley's Ronzoni in Joey and Maria’s Comedy Wedding and Lina Cuisina in The Soprano’s Last Supper. Christmas Carol (Scrooge), GYPSY (Herbie), Bosoms and Neglect Elaina’s directing credits include: Lucky Stiff, Nine, Godspell, Guys and Dolls, HMS Pinafore, (Scooper), The Country Girl (Bernie Dodd) and Carousel (Jigger Moon Children, Chorus Line, Anything Goes, A Funny Thing Happened... Forum, Bye Bye Birdie, Cragin). Also an award-winning filmmaker (Alone, Best Independent Heidi Chronicles and Working. Vrattos can be seen in several industrial films, student films, fea- Short film at the Canadian Int'l Film Festival; The Road Less ture films, television and radio commercials; including an episode of Unsolved Mysteries and most Traveled, RI Int'l Film Festival) and director, Victor recently appeared recently a film mocumentary called, I Loved to Hear Them Scream where she played Rhonda the in the new England premier of Brooklyn Boy with SpeakEasy Stage sister of a serial kidnapper. Under the operation of Vrattos' production company, Big Smile in Boston, and directed Breaking Legs for the Barnstormers Theatre. Entertainment, Elaina has written, directed and produced several productions for Walt Disney For more information, visit www.victorwarren.com. Productions/ ABC Corporation and mounted a concert to benefit Aids research on Broadway in New York City. Contact Elaina at (781) 844-7225 or via email at [email protected]. Boasts Boston-based veteran entertainment and celebrity publicist CHARLES J. COHEN, "You Don't Have to be a Star to Get Star Treatment!" Specializing in the small business, restaurant, con- JUDSON PIERCE graduated from Vassar College in 1994 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political cert, Broadway Show, non-profit organization, sports & special media events arenas, Cohen's full- Science and in 1997 earned his law degree from Suffolk University service public relations, marketing and advertising agency's client roster reads like a veritable Law School. Since 1999 he has been an associate at the law firm of "Who's Who," while offering smaller projects the same effort, professionalism & creative instinct! Alan S. Pierce & Associates in Salem and was recognized by Boston Loyal Cohen clients (past & present)-just to name a few- include Faneuil Hall Marketplace & Magazine's Super Lawyers-Rising Stars in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Quincy Market; The Comedy Connection; Jackie Mason; Joey & Maria's Italian Comedy Outside of the law, Jud's passion is acting. He has acted in over 60 plays Wedding; More than 100 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows; Phillis Diller; Liza Minnelli; Steve and musicals since 1990, most recently portraying Marty in The House Allen and Spirit of the King, starring award-winning Elvis Presley impersonator Steve Connolly; of Yes at Hovey Players. Other favorite roles include Chris Keller in All The Tim Wakefield & Jason Varitek-supported Pitching in for Kids Foundation. For more infor- My Sons, Hal in Proof, Nick in The Guys, Jerry in Zoo Story, and Happy mation, call (617) 436-6159 or email [email protected]. in Death of A Salesman. Jud was recognized as Best Actor for his role as Yvan in ART and Best Supporting Actor for his role as Joe in The WILL LUERA is the Artistic Director of ImprovBoston, Artistic Director of the Lowell Comedy Last Night of Ballyhoo at the 2002 EMACT Festival at Brandeis Festival, Mainstage Director at ImprovAsylum, and Artistic Associate of the Chicago Improv University, as well as being the only male actor in the 2006 EMACT Festival. Luera joined ImprovBoston in 1997 as a member of the Mainstage cast. Soon after he Festival Best Production winner, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. Jud also plays tenor sax joined the TheatreSports cast and helped to start the Boston franchise of Sitcom. In 1999, he left in a band called Trial Run, performing a wide range of songs from the 1950s thru present day. Jud’s ImprovBoston to start his own improvisational theater company called Blue Screen, where he con- first book, Greater Boston Community Theater, published by Arcadia Publishing in September, tinued to direct Sitcom but also developed and directed ground-breaking shows like Secret Society 2006 is available for purchase online at www.emact.org. Contact Jud at [email protected]. and Dropkick Bandito. In 2000, he rejoined ImprovBoston as Artistic Director, directing the Mainstage cast and developing the nationally renowned productions of Sitcom, Secret Society, Blue JAMES FORBES SHEEHAN has been performing since his 2004 stage Screen and Quest. He has appeared in numerous improv festivals around the world and has stud- debut in the ensemble of Open Door Theater's The King & I. With that, ied improvisation with ImprovOlympic, The Second City, The Annoyance Theater, The Upright he was bit by the "acting bug" and has since performed in Open Door's Citizens Brigade, and Keith Johnstone. Will has taught improvisation classes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Baker); Concord for the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the National Fire Prevention Youth Theatre's Schoolhouse Rock Live! (George); Theatre III's The Association, Northeastern University, Boston College and has directed shows Music Man (Barney Hix/Featured Dancer, A Christmas Carol (Young for the ImprovAsylum, The Tribe Theater, Another Country Productions, and Scrooge/Delivery Boy), and On Golden Pond (Billy Ray); R.J. Grey The Alarm Clock Theater. He has also directed short films for the 48-hour School's Honk! (Farmer); and Alexander Children’s Theatre School’s film festival and Filmerica, both of which were considered highlights of the The Wiz (Uncle Henry/Ensemble) and Children of Eden (Storyteller). festival. In 2004, Will was the Boston and national winner of PAX-TVs James has also recorded two full-length CD's at DBAAccompaniment, World Cup Comedy. Will can be reached via email at [email protected]. titled More I Cannot Wish You: The Music of Frank Loesser and Lullabies of Broadway. He was accepted into the Greater Boston Youth Chorus in Newton, and he THERESA ANNA MELITO is a graduate of Emerson College in Boston sings with the South Acton Congregational Church choir, the Raymond J. Grey Junior High School with a B.A. in Theatre Studies (Musical Theatre & Dance emphasis). chorus, and a recently formed the a capella group The Knights of the Round Table. James has per- She has eighteen plus years of dance training in various genres includ- formed a duet concert titled Another Opening, Another Show with Avery Peterman (CD is in the ing ballet/pointe, jazz, Fosse tap, hip hop, lyrical, modern, ballroom, making). James is 14 and a vocal/piano student of Dr. Kathleen Camara, Ph.D. To contact him, call and theatre dance. Most recently she starred in and choreographed (508) 517-1223 or email [email protected]. Stepping Out for the Winchester Players, and she was the 2007 chore- ographer for the Winton Club Cabaret. A frequent performer, Theresa DERRICK LeMONT SANDERS, (SAG/AFTRA) actor of stage, screen and tel- has worked in theatre in many different capacities. She has choreo- evision is a new talent that is making a splash in New York. Last seen in the graphed professional shows including Berlin to Broadway with Kurt world premiere of Cleansed by Thomas Bradshaw, Derrick has appeared in Weill, and The Little Match Girl at the Gloucester Stage Company. At plays such as A Soldier's Play, The Piano Lesson and The Old Settler. He Emerson she directed Speaking Well of the Dead and A Day in has worked with the Classical Theater of Harlem (King Lear), and The Hollywood. Theresa is the founder of Drama in the Parks, a children's Carolinian Shakespeare Festival (The Tempest, Macbeth). Seen in the film theatre program in Melrose (MA), where she has directed and choreographed. She has been a lead Unknown Soldier, Derrick’s television appears include daytime and prime- performer in Fame, Fiddler on the Roof, Once Upon a Mattress, She Loves Me, The Crucible, The time work. For information, visit him online at www.DerrickLeMont.com. Wiz and Cabaret, as well as choreographing some these same shows. To contact her, call (617) 584-9718 or email [email protected]. CHRISTOPHER TRANCHINA (SAG) was born in Winchester and raised in Medford (MA). He has studied acting in both Boston and New York City. He's Over the past two years, Stagesource member FRANK BARTUCCA has always had a passion for tv and film but in the last couple of years, Christopher appeared in a number of stage productions in Massachusetts, including The has enjoyed working in all areas of the industry. He thrives on growing as both an Sting, After-Play, King Lear, The Boys Next Door, Later Life and Harvey. actor and a person. Christopher takes his craft seriously and studies the industry His next show is Rumors, in which he is cast as Lenny Ganz. Other recent closely as he looks to the future for his next great role. Christopher is a full-time appearances include a short play festival at Fitchburg’s Stratton Theatre and actor with a flexible schedule. For information about Christopher, visit a reader's theatre appearance at Stageloft Repertory Theatre in Sturbridge. www.agencyprotalent.com/christopher or email him at [email protected]. Email Frank at [email protected]. 20 2007 Special Casting Issue

KIMBERLY GRETTON has been Stage Managing for community and John regional professional theatres for over seven years. She hails from the Washington (DC) area and has been an Associate Member of the Stage Manager's Association (non-union, educational organization), based out Depew of New York City since January 2005. Her most recent jobs have been as Assistant Stage Manager for The Footlight Club in Jamaica Plain (MA) for the EMACT Drama Festival's 2007 award-winning production of A Non-Union Raisin in the Sun Stage Manager for I Ought To Be in Pictures with the Height: 5"11 Attleboro (MA) Community Theatre, and Footloose this August at the Weight: 220 Newton Country Players in Wellesley Hills (MA). She is a newly appointed Stage Manager for the EMACT Drama Festival 2008 and is a volunteer for the RIFC, NEF&VF and has her own theatre Age Range: 50-70 group on www.beanywood.com. Her goal is to be a full- time professionally working Stage Manager in the Boston area. To reach Kim, email [email protected].

978-376-7383 JULIA SPECHT. is a dedicated stage and film actress. Some of her very recent credits include Alice in You Can’t Take It With You, Julie in Pack of [email protected] Lies, Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bonnie in Anything Goes, and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. One of her most prized roles was Cassius Resume provided on request in Julius Caesar, where she out-did 17 talented male actors for the part. She also has a slew of film credits, playing characters ranging from a homeless heroin addict to suburban teenage girls. She played Hannah, the lead, in the film Hannah’s Ride, which required her to learn to ride horses. Contact Julia by email [email protected] or phone at (978) 888-3500. TRUDI GOODMAN (SAG) is a singer, actor, musician, writer, director and producer with over 30 years of stage and film experience throughout New STACY YANNETTY started doing standup comedy in Boston and has England. Most currently, she is a Principal (Roberta Trett) in Gone Baby expanded to clubs in Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Las Vegas and most Gone (director, Ben Affleck) which will be released October 2007. She recently on Norwegian Cruise Lines in Hawaii. She has competed in is a member of StageSource and the National Yiddish Book Center. several competitions and festivals including the Boston Comedy Festival Goodman has created one-woman shows including Die Maase Bukh: The and has worked with Joan Rivers. Theatre projects include: performing Jewish Experience in Poetry and Song. Goodman translated, adapted, three monologues in That Takes Ovaries by Rivka Soloman, playing produced and directed this compilation of Jewish spoken art and song. Her voice can be heard as Harriet in Isn't It Romantic by Wendy Wasserstein and portaying Sister Shifra Shapiro in the Multi-Media Exhibit at The Shapiro House/Strawberry Banke Museum in in Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You by Christopher Durang Portsmouth (NH). She is an experienced stage actor, including stand-up comedy and improv. She among other modern plays, one-acts, and television commercials. A has extensive skills as a professional musician and singer: orchestrating/composing/ singing/play- stand-up comedienne, Stacy can be seen regularly at Nicks Comedy Stop ing the guitar, piano and recorder. She performs in several languages including English, Yiddish, in Boston, Giggles in Saugus and at Jimmy Tingle's Off-Broadway theatre where she is develop- Hebrew, Ladino, German, Spanish, French and Italian. She has appeared onstage in the original ing a show with her husband. To reach Stacy Yannetty, call (617) 596-1606 or email Rock Opera The Fire of Life (The Dept. of Energy Theatre Company), and in the original musical [email protected]. drama The Diet Monologues. A Boston-native, Goodman is a graduate of UMass/Boston where she won The Susan Glover Hitchcock Award (for Outstanding Musicianship) and New Theatre In June 2006, DAVID ROSS debuted on stage in Our Town at the Wakefield Rep, playing two roles Conservatory (1997). She teaches acting, performance skills, performance stress reduction, cre- for that production. Since then he has studied with several teachers, the ativity and motivational workshops, singing, music and writing, and can be reached at (617) 492- most notable being Bronia Wheeler at Harvard and has appeared in vari- 0526 or via email at [email protected]. ous independent and student movies. He starred in Alan a film by a young, talented videographer at Emerson College which won best Videography in JULIE & BROWNIE. With five different shows, all featuring original the EVVY award competition. David also played a part in songs and dialogue, Julie & Brownie continue to delight audiences in Showtime/Universal Television’s The Brotherhood series. Ross is current- ten states in the Northeast. Gisele "Julie" Ganz and veteran songwriter ly working on a 45-minute monologue as President John Adams, to be per- Brownie Macintosh offer both pure fun and edutainment for all. Their formed throughout New England. He recently completed the part of newest show entitled Healthy Choices is receiving sponsorships from Alfred Macy in Patience of Nantucket, performed on the Island of hospitals into both school assembly programs and community festivals. Nantucket in July 2007. To reach David, email [email protected], call A great time guaranteed for all, call (603) 659-2361 for information, or (617) 459 2010 or visit him online at www.myspace.com/bostonactah. visit www.juliebrownie.com. ANTHONY SMITH KENNY VIBERT is a SAG Eligible (SAG). K.V. is an BROOKE ALLEN has loved dance and musical theater since she attend- actor in the new actor/model cur- ed her first live performance in Boston. Now, she has been dancing england area. He rently studying at for seven years, and although she has studied mostly tap and jazz, she got his start doing Aaron Speiser has tried and enjoyed a variety of other styles including hip hop, bal- extra work in the Studio in Los let and lyrical. Brooke auditioned for her first musical (Annie) just for Ben Affleck direc- Angeles. He has fun with a friend, and immediately fell in love with the singing, cho- torial debut Gone, immeasurable reography and acting. She now has a total of about ten shows under Baby, Gone. potential and dedi- her belt. Also engaged in vocal training, Brooke can be contact at Since, he has been cation to his craft [email protected]. cast in both sup- and actively seeks porting and starring roles in numerous indie to build his RYDIA Q. VIELEHR has been a non-union actress in the Boston Area since films. His major studio work also continued resume and port- her graduation from MIT. She has toured nationally in a production of as the stand-in for Morris Chestnut on the set folio thru all forms of work. He is willing to Sleeping Beauty and appeared with many local theatres (Commonwealth of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson's new film travel and is seeking theatrical, commercial, Shakespeare, The Publick, Wheelock Familiy Theatre and more). The Game Plan. He has accomplished many print and managerial representation. Send Currently, Rydia peforms during the day for young people with CityStage goals in film but still strives for more. He is a inquiries to [email protected]. Co. She loves to sing and dance, as well as cook, play video games and lift rising star indeed. To reach him, call (617) weights. For more information, call Rydia at (414) 807-8200, email 905-0887 or email at [email protected]. [email protected] or visit her online at www.rydia.com.

SEBA JOHNSON (SAG) is a graduate of Howard Christopher Govang University and a member of Stephen Govang Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Christopher has been in Almost Six Incorporated. Her father HONK!, Jr. & The Wiz. Years Old! belongs to the Tutsi Tribe of He is already looking Burundi, Africa and her moth- urned 2! for his next opportunity er is of English and Slovenian to perform onstage ! decent. Her English ancestors Just T were the first settlers of the seacoast area that joins New Hampshire with Maine. From an early age she has traveled the world several times and fell in love with the countries of her fathers native land of curly blonde hair Africa and her mothers roots in Europe. She was once dis- blue eyes qualified from a World Cup ski race because she refused 2’ 10” tall to wear a ski suit that had a patch of leather sewn into it. A famous/world renown basketball star was present at the 30.5 lbs. ski race to see Seba race - he knew her to be "the First plays nice Black Female Olympic Alpine Ski Racer in History." lovesloves toto dance!dance! Seba's ethical and moral refusal to wear leather (being a VERY happy kid vegan since birth) made more press attention than the winner of the ski race! Now and again, to this day, Seba is recognized by celebrities and fans who followed her ski racing career when she made history as the "Youngest Available for Alpine Ski Racer in Olympic History" - a title she holds modeling to this day (along with "The First and Only Black Female modeling blue eyes - 43.5 lbs. - 3’8” tall - light brown hair commercials computer wiz - LOVES toto SING!SING! Ski Racer in Olympic History."). Seba got the acting bug while filming commercials in Austria for her ski sponsors. print work Available for small role casting, commercials, Since then she has worked on films, tv, commercials, and modeling & print work industrials. Contact Seba at [email protected], or 978-772-2545; [email protected] visit www.agencyprotalent.com/SebaJohnson. 978-772-2545; [email protected] 2007 Special Casting Issue 21

PETER BERKROT (SAG/AFTRA/AEA)’s Peter's film and tv credits include ANGELIKI THEOHARIS’ mezzo-soprano voice has been heard in halls such principal roles in Caddyshack, America's Most Wanted, Unsolved as New York City's Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall and CAMI Hall, as well as Mysteries, Waterfront, Teacakes or Cannoli, Abracadabra, and A Matter of Boston's Jordan Hall. Theoharis has been a featured soloist for various Principal. He created the role of Philly for the pilot The Sunnybeach Teaser, companies including Lyric Opera of New York, NYC Hellenic Music and recently joined the cast of Showtime's The Brotherhood as Detective Foundation, Lowell Opera, Commonwealth Opera, New England Light Jonesie. On stage, Peter has performed extensively in New York and Opera, Salisbury Lyric Opera, Longwood Opera, Cambridge Chamber regionally at such theatres as Ensemble Studio Theatre, New Dramatists Opera, Mass Theatrica, Worcester Opera Works, Boston Bel Canto Opera and Jewish Repertory Theatre where he created the role of Marty Feinberg and Opera Boston. With Opera Boston, she also recorded a selection of in Don Wollner's Off-Broadway premiere, Escape From Riverdale. Amy Beach songs with pianist Virginia Eskin. In addition to operatic Regional roles include Bennie Foss in the world premiere of Israel repertoire, Theoharis has successfully crossed over into operetta, musical Horovitz' One Under at Gloucester Stage, Daniel in The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket for New theater and drama. Her resume includes Fiddler on the Roof (Golde), Man of La Mancha Voices, Edward and Clarence in Richard III at Theatre in the Open, Charlie Bentham in Juno and (Aldonza/Housekeeper), Mame (Vera Charles), Kiss Me Kate (Hattie), The Sound of Music (Sister the Paycock at the Lyric Stage, Arnold Epstein in Biloxi Blues for Harbor Theatre Festival, Eugene Berthe), Cabaret (Fraulein Schneider), as well as many of the standard Gilbert and Sullivan con- in Brighton Beach Memoirs at the Nickerson Theatre, and Larry in Burn This at the Theatre of tralto roles. Her first CD Mythic Mezzo has been released by ARKO Recordings. For information, Newburyport. Peter is a prominent acting coach working in Boston and on the North Shore. His visit www.AngelikiTheoharis.com. Photo by Susan Wilson acting, film, voice and playwriting classes have been offered at the New York Film Academy, Northeastern University, Bradford College, Boston Casting, Kevin Fennessey Casting, Outcasting, ANABEL GRAETZ is an accomplished actress, singer and voice teacher. at his own studio, New Voices-New Visions, and now at Lalaland Entertainment in Everett where She is currently appearing in Sailors' Lives and Sailors' Wives at the he also serves as Casting Director for the upcoming SAG pilot The Foresome. Other casting cred- U.S.S. Constitution Museum. Film work includes Exorcism (The its include Gabrielle Savage Docterman's Missing in America with Danny Glover and David History Channel) and Absolute Trust (Mandlin Films). Other credits Strathairn, for which he is credited with discovering and casting Zoe Weisenbaum. You can reach include 25 years as director of and principal singer with, Laduvane, a Peter by email at [email protected] or call him at (978) 412-5479. women's vocal ensemble, and The Festival of Light & Song; and twelve years touring with The Proper Ladies. She has been seen occasionally DONNA SORBELLO (AEA/SAG/AFTRA) performed in most of the area’s as one half of the Bawdy Ladies (songs about sex from a woman's point AEA theatres including The Huntington, Commonwealth Shakespeare, of view). Anabel was a Fulbright Scholar in 1987. Contact her at thep- Lyric Stage, Centastage, North Shore Music Theatre, New Repertory [email protected] or by phone at (781) 861-0649. Theatre, Boston Playwrights, Charles Playhouse, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, and Wheelock Theatre. When based in New York, (Fight Song, Trained in musical theatre, ELLEN BECKER-GRAY has appeared on stages The Drunkard, Working, Walter Mitty, Martin Tasso), she also did extensive throughout New England. She was Mme.de la Grand Bouche touring/regional/stock including roles such as Amanda in Private Lives and (Wardrobe) in Beauty and the Beast at the Mount Washington Valley Evie in Stop the World. An IRNE-winner for Lady in Orpheus Descending, Donna is recently Theatre in North Conway (NH), Maud Dunlop in The Music Man, Mrs. played Goneril in NESE's production of Lear, followed by The Cocktail Hour at New Century Bedwin in Oliver! and Irma Slocum in Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Theatre in Northampton. Recent tv credits include a role on Brotherhood. Sorbello is a college act- Ellen has also produced, directed, and taught acting. She began her tran- ing/theatre history instructor and Acting Coach (private students) with degrees from Emerson sition to film as a Consulting Editor for Memory Productions’ The Diary College and Boston University. You can reach her at [email protected]. of Sacco and Vanzetti that appeared on PBS (Indie Select). Her work in feature films and tv include projects such as The Game Plan, Gone, Baby, SARAH McLEAN is an experienced non-Union actor/improviser who has Gone, Underdog, Stiffs, Dan in Real Life, Evening, 21, Brotherhood, appeared in numerous plays and independent films in the New England Waterfront, Bronx is Burning, Roller Palace, I'm Paige Armstrong. The Rules For Starting Over area. She most recently worked on the Showtime series Brotherhood as and 27 Dresses. Ellen recently completed her work in two independent films, The Interview, in well as the upcoming films 27 Dresses and The Game Plan. She is a which she played the lead role of Shelley, and The Job, for which she did a voice-over. Ellen grew member of Rhode Island Monthly's 'Best Comedy Troupe' Unexpected up in Marblehead (MA). A kindergarten teacher from 1985 to 2005, she took early retirement to Company and has performed at various improv/comedy festivals all over focus on her career as an actor. Special skills include public speaking, comic timing, improvisation- the world, including: the Providence Improv Festival, Del Close al skills, the ability to laugh and cry on cue, and the use of British, Cockney, Irish, Yiddish, Boston, Marathon (NYC), and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Scotland). She has New York and Southern accents/dialects. To reach her, call (978) 979-1952 or email studied acting with Mala Powers, Lisa Dalton and Wil Kilroy at the [email protected]. Michael Chekhov Theatre Institute; and improv at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, and Magnet Theatres in New York City. Sarah is also a member JOEY REID is 14-years-old with a great sense of humor. He loves to be funny of the Newport Film Salon which fosters local filmmaking in Newport (RI). Contact Sarah at sarah- and hopes to use his multitude of talents to become an actor, which he has [email protected] or (401) 683-4088. wanted to be since we was five. In December 2005, he was selected by Morgan Spurlock to be part of the documentary film What Jesus Would Buy, BRIAN De LORENZO (AEA/SAG) is an award-winning singer and which will be airing in theaters sometime this year. Three years ago, he was actor equally at home in theatres, concert halls, and cabaret rooms selected to be in the film Dinky Donutz in Boston’s 48-Hour Film Festival. including venues in Boston (Scullers, Club Café), New York He has participated in several yearly community events and talent shows, (Birdland, Eighty-Eight’s, Don’t Tell Mama), Madrid, Chicago, San singing and dancing, as well as choreographing. Though not formally trained, Francisco, Tel Aviv, Provincetown, and cruise ships in Alaska and Joey is double jointed and able to do a number of unique moves and stunts. the Mediterranean. Credits: Max in Lend Me a Tenor; Jinx in He enjoys challenges. In addition to his performing, Joey is also a budding Forever Plaid; Phil in Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party; On the artist with a unique talent for drawing cartoon characters. He has made many home movies with Twentieth Century; A Little Night Music; Little Mary Sunshine; his camcorder, as well as writing his own rap songs about issues that surround today’s teenagers. twelve seasons of A Christmas Carol at four theatres; The Gig; She Says Joey, “I feel my natural abilities can bring much to a career in acting and I hope to make this Loves Me; Assassins; Misalliance; and a European tour of Esther. dream becomes a reality sooner rather than later!” To reach Joey, you can contact him via email at Upcoming films: The Game Plan (Disney); 21 (Columbia Pictures); [email protected], or find him online at Talenthunter.com. and 27 Dresses (Fox/Spyglass). His CD Found Treasures was nominated for the 2000 “Recording of the Year” Award by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC). “BIG” JON PIERCE KRISTIN BARROWS has done mostly Brian has been nominated three times for an IRNE (Independent Reviewers of New England) started doing stand- Community Theater, but has also worked at Award for Best Cabaret Show. He is Talent America's 2001 "Performer of the Year." “He has up in the late 70s. He King Richard’s Faire for five seasons, as well one of those rare voices that make first-time listeners stop and say, ‘Who is that?‚’" –– took a break to raise as at Connecticut Renaissance Faire where Worcester Magazine. To contact him, email [email protected], or for more infor- his children and wrote she was their leading lady. She has performed mation, visit www.BrianDeLorenzo.com. a few scripts, but it in Dartmouth, was tough marketing Middleboro, CHRISTOPHER Born in 2001, SEA- them - so he started Attleboro, Foxboro, MICHAEL GOVANG MUS KNIGHT enjoys acting a few years ago Fall River, and was born into a the- performing and has and has had a great recently finished a atrical family on been involved in com- time. Pierce was fortunate enough to be in a run of I Ought to be September 18, 2001, munity productions. Disney film and has since started doing stand- in Pictures. Contact and from his cradle in In December 2006, up comedy again. He really enjoys making Kristin at xkbar- the hospital nursery, Seamus was a stand- others laugh. He is currently SAG Eligible. To [email protected] he began to sing. in for a Hood Milk tv contact Jon, visit www.bigjonpierce.com. or at (508) 858-9275. Shortly thereafter, at about 18 months of age, he commercial. In was performing concerts on demand - singing March 2007, he was his favorite lullaby, “Twinkle Twinkle Little photographed as Young Ben (portrayed Star” on perfect pitch. Now, nearly 6, Chris is by Jim Sturgess) in 21 starring Kevin also a very talented dancer and performer, hav- Spacey. Seamus has a charming per- ing now appeared in Honk, Jr. and The Wiz with sonality, loves meeting new people, and Stacy Yannetty Christine Frydenborg hopes someday to be a nature scientist. the Alexander Children’s Theatre School. Standup (603) 321-7284; [email protected] Though he understands that some shows might For more information, contact Tracy Comedienne/Actress not be right for him until he’s a grown-up, Knight at (978) 503-9986 or email Recipent (‘03) NH Theatre Award Christopher looks for every opportunity to [email protected]. Boston - Chicago - for Best Actress appear onstage. Until then, he’s happy to have Houston - Atlanta President & Founder, Best Foot Forward his picture taken and is eager to take “real dance” classes in ballet and tap, that is, if it does- Las Vegas Productions Educational Theatre Group n’t conflict with T-ball. Not one for being shy, Christopher is very photogenic and a terrific Norwegian Cruise Experienced Director & Producer conversationalist. He is smart as a whip, very well spoken and will gladly explain the world Lines/Hawaii Theatre to you, if asked. A computer whiz and video gamer, Chris is ambidextrous and getting to be Cecily, The Importance of Being Earnest As seen in... quite good at spelling. Contact him at (978) 772-2545 or [email protected]. Madeline, The Fall of the House of Usher The Boston Comedy Festival Snoopy, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown That Takes Ovaries Cressida, ANDREA LYMAN (AEA/SAG/AFTRA) is an actor/singer with her Isn't It Romantic Troilus and Cressida own musical show, Broadway Lady. She has been busy this year Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You Betty, The Foreigner doing solo musical shows and on-camera work in films, tv, commer- The Actors Nightmare Jani, Isn't it Romantic cials and industrials. Andrea most often plays corporate executives, as well as regularly at ... Bebe, A Chorus Line but she has recently played such quirky roles as a snobby barista, a Nicks Comedy Stop, Boston Fraulein Kost, Cabaret magical homeshopping network salesperson and twice played a les- Giggles, Saugus Elaine, Night Watch Rose, The Woolgatherer bian art gallery owner named Susie in two completely unrelated proj- Jimmy Tingle's Off-Broadway, Somerville ects. Visit www.andrealyman.net for demo reels, voice-over mp3 and Film vocal stylings or email [email protected] for information. (617) 596-1606; [email protected] Blackwater Farm (film) 22 2007 Special Casting Issue

A non-union actor and voice talent, ELIZABETH DONNENWIRTH is new to the scene in the past few years. She have been in an industrial for the Andrea Lyman Bu Center for Anxiety, a short film as the female lead with three char- acters and an extra in Fever Pitch and Stiffs. As a new-hire trainer at a AEA/SAG/AFTRA health plan, she wrote, directed and narrated a twelve department per- formance for the managed care company. For some more information about Elizabeth, email [email protected], call (508) 331-1103 Age Range: 30s-40s or visit her online at www.bostoncasting.com/elizabethdonnenwirth. Height: 5'5" Weight: 128 lbs. Vocal Range: Soprano, Belt A student at TERRY CONFORTI (SAG) was born in Rhode Eye Color: Dark Brown Boston’s Winsor Island and raised in South Florida. For the Hair Color: Dark Brown last two decades she's had a successful School, SOPHIE career, which includes films; national com- RICH has been www.andrealyman.net mercials; voice over; videos; industrials; seen in A Very spokesperson; print; promotional and pro- Merry for demo reels, voice-over mp3 duction work. Some films include Unauthorized & vocal stylings Abracadabra and Children's Out of Alignment. Scientology 617-796-9261 Her latest work Pageant (Theater [email protected] was the role of Works), The Betty Maloney, a Women (SpeakEasy), Ragtime (New Rep), politician's wife Sara Crewe - A Little Princess (Wheelock in the Showtime Family Theater), The Rose Tatoo LORI VOZZELLA (SAG/AFTRA) has experience in background feature series (Huntington), To Kill a Mockingbird work in movies such as Fever Pitch, The Departed, 21 and 27 Dresses, Brotherhood." (Foothills), Gypsy (Publick) and Annie (Turtle as well as tv special core background on The Brotherhood. Most recent- Contact Terry by Lane). Along with performing, Sophie has ly, she enjoyed successful commercial work on The Wide Side calling (954) training in voice, dance and drama, and is an Foxwood, Mass Health Care Connector, Patriots, Diet Pepsi and Bud 415-7998. EMC candidate. www.sophierich.com. Lite. Lori studied Communications and Theater at UMass/Boston, as well as studies at The Actors Workshop, CP Casting, Boston Casting MICHAELA BRICKLEY was discovered by a casting agent as she dined and watched a Red Sox and with private coaches Ken McDonald, Kevin Kate and Vin Diesel game on tv at a Boston sports bar with her family. How fitting then that when the agency invited in New York City. She started acting while growing up in Cambridge. her to come in for a first-ever audition, it would be for a commercial Attending Cambridge Rindge and Latin with Max Casella and Traci featuring Hall of Fame pitcher, Dennis Eckersley! Michaela not only Bingham, says Vozzella, “As freshmen, Max and I use to get our whole won that part, they liked her so much they changed the script from being Biology class laughing.” Contact Lori at (617) 594-3450, a group of kids to just Michaela and “the Eck” as co-leads in two sepa- [email protected] or online at www.bostoncasting.com/lorivozzella. rate spots. Off-screen, Michaela is a bright, active 10-year-old girl who loves to play soccer, piano and viola and enjoys skiing in winter and NANCY SADSAD‘s (SAG) acting experience includes background work swimming in summer. She puts her singing and tap, hip hop and mod- on feature films such as Fever Pitch, Stiffs, Underdog, The Game Plan ern dance skills to work in community theatre, and just to top it all off, and 27 Dresses, as well as credited and speaking roles on a few inde- Michaela also happens to be a straight ‘A’ student! To reach her, call pendent films such as Girl Trap (Cindy) and Virtue: The Way of The (781) 740-4231 or email [email protected]. Modern Samurai (Female Escort). She has filmed about a dozen tv pilots and commercials, most recently working as a principal in nation- MARK HOGAN Mark is a retired English teacher who lives in Mystic. He al spots for Monster.com and TD Banknorth, as well as several industri- has been active in community theater on and off for more than 25 years. als. Nancy has most recently danced with The Brookline Academy of He appeared as George in That Championship Season (The Community Dance, training in cross-techniques with a focus on jazz and hip hop and Theater Players of New London County), Mr. Bumble in Oliver! and has performed at local sports venues, including the half-time shows for Pellinore in Camelot (Ivoryton Playhouse), Doolittle in My Fair Lady The Celtics, with The Goldstar Dance Team. She has also performed (Norwich Rose Arts Festival Players) and Luther Billis in South Pacific twice as a backup dancer for Neil Young's Greendale Tour. She has also performed on stage with (American Musical Theater). In 2004, Mark played Jake in 27 Wagons a local jazz and blues band. Recent photogaphic credits include Staples and Blue Cross Blue Full of Cotton with the Meeting House Players of Chester and most Shield, and she has been in fashion shows for Filene's and Macy's as well as working on promo- recently Emil in The Duck Variations (The Intentional Theater). In addi- tions for The Boston Globe, Starbucks, and The Professional Poker Tour. Contact Nancy at (617) tion, he has made industrial and public service films as well as cameo 335-6656, via email at [email protected], or online at www.myspace.com/nancysadsad. appearances in Nightshade Productions' Radio Rage and Trashed. Many, many years ago, he earned an M.A. in theater at UConn, where he was a Sam S. Shubert Fellow ROB DININNI is an actor, comedian, improviser, educator, writer in Playwriting. You can reach at (860) 536-2840 or via email at [email protected]. and consultant. As a Principal Owner of StageCoach improv, he has performed and facilitated corporate improv training and RACHEL entertainment for organizations which include 93.7 Mike FM, HUSSEY is The American Bar Association, The Boston Globe, Harvard Sarah 20-years-old Business School, NCAA Final Four, The International Academy McLean and current- of Collaborative Professionals, International Facility Actor/Improvisor ly attending Management Association and Wentworth Institute of school in Technology. Also, as a Standardized Patient Educator, Rob Paris, works closely with Harvard, BU, Tufts, Brown and UMass Medical Schools providing services as FILMS an actor and educator. In addition, Rob has had leading roles in tv commercials, theatre, indie films Brotherhood France. She 27 Dresses has been an and corporate videos. His film credits include To The Tranquil Sea, Bad Gravity and Up and Down The Game Plan avid actor Again. He has also performed stand-up at Stand UpNY in the Upper West Side and at The Comedy for 15 years, Studio in Boston. He was a principle actor in I Go Solo, a new comedy nominated for Best New LIVE PERFORMANCE Play in New England. Rob’s theatrical credits include a lead role in The Laramie Project at Boston - Member, RI Monthly's but is not yet in a union. As a film and 'Best Comedy Troupe' theatre major, Rachel tries to keep her Center for the Arts, as well as his one-man show, Masquerading as an Adult at West End Theatre. Unexpected Company roles as diverse as possible, enjoying all For information, call (617) 797-7707, email [email protected], or visit www.agen- - The Providence Improv Festival industry mediums - short and feature cyprotalent.com/robdininni. - Del Close Marathon (NYC) films to commercials or straight plays to - Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Scotland) musicals. Rachel works hard to play At 12, MEG O’BRIAN has already had many roles in theaters in New EDUCATION hard doing what she loves. You can Hampshire and Pennsylvania. Most recently, she starred as Anne Frank Acting with Mala Powers, Lisa Dalton & Wil Kilroy at the reach her via email at at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Laconia. She has also had film Michael Chekhov Theatre Institute [email protected]. experience and taken many great acting classes at Mike Lemon Casting Improv at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, and Magnet (PA) and NEMG (NH) with local and Los Angeles directors. Meg was Theatres in New York City. nominated for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Play from over 100 [email protected]; (401) 683-4088 different shows in the Philadelphia region for her performance of Helen Keller (she was 9 & performed 26 shows.) She was the youngest Barrymore nominee ever, and has been told repeatedly her Sheryl acting is very "real." Meg loves to act in both theater and film and is SANDRA GARTNER a serious study. She is represented by NEMG (www.nemg.com) but Faye Actor / Spokesperson / Model she can also be reached at [email protected]. SAG/AFTRA SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY Actor/filmmaker MICK CUSIMANO's films DEME LANE have been in a (AFTRA) is an dozen film festi- actress and a THEATRE vals. As far as him model. She is FILM [email protected] acting personally, currently seeking TELEVISION 802-3353-00001 (Cell) he has done agent representa- INDUSTRIALS comic/perform- tion, interested in VOICE-OVERS 802-7775-44954 (Home) ance poetry for pursuing print TRADE SHOWS over ten years, and work, as well as Height: 5' 4" finds himself most hosting. She has Comedy & Characters! Weight: 125 lbs. often being cast as most recently Hair: Brown, mad professors and scientists - which is studied with Highlighted fine with him. Most recently appeared in Ivana Chubbuck Eyes: Hazel Height: 5'6" cameo roles with Midnight Chimes Studios in Los Angeles. Deme enjoys trav- Hair: Black Weight: 130 Eyes: Hazel Productions. Contact Mick, at (617) 789- el and am willing to travel for work. You Will Travel 4107 or [email protected] for a can reach her by calling (978) 866-4731 or 800-5510-77844; www.sherylfaye.com list of youtube.com links. via email at [email protected]. 2007 Special Casting Issue 23

RYAN STORM is a 10-year old aspiring film director. His idol is George Lucas, MARK BEDELL is an action actor, stunt coordinator, effects coordinator, whom he has studied intensely. He attended Kid Filmmaker's Camp in master puppeteer, licensed weapons master and certified fight director Newport (RI), and has taken film-acting classes at CP Casting and Boson with over 20 years of experience. He worked in L.A. on everything Casting. He is also interested in stop-motion animation; a big fan of Danny from A-list films and tv shows to award-winning indie films. Back in Antonucci (creator of Cartoon Network’s Ed, Edd n’Eddy). To seek more his home state of Maine now, he runs the Maine Academy of Staged knowledge, Ryan has been gaining experience on the other side of the Combat and soon will be running a course in action film-making. Visit camera. He is Brian in the Indie Wake, which will be entered into the Mark online at www.maineacademyofstagedcombat.org/faculty.htm, or Sundance Film Festival, and has appeared as an extra in Ben Affleck's Gone Baby Gone, as well contact him at [email protected], as Spyglass Pictures' feature 27 Dresses. In musical theater, Ryan has performed on stage as Young (207) 353-5336 (office) or (818) 800-1701 (cell). Able in Children of Eden, Charlie Bates in Oliver, and Child Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. His voice-overs include spots for Play Station 2, Answers.com and Bus Radio Children's Broadcast. 20-year-old AMBER ENESSA is a UMass graduate who majored in Entertainment Ryan also works as a model for Boston’s Dynasty Modeling Agency. When posing as a regular Journalism. She has worked on a handful of promotions/modeling jobs over the [ast kid, Ryan enjoys ice hockey, skiing, and bird-watching. Contact Ryan at [email protected]. year and attended the 2007 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Adobe Student Filmmaker Program. Recently, she began my career in film acting, working as an ALBERT M. CHAN is a versatile film, theatre, and television actor with a extra on 27 Dresses. Amber is 5' 9”, and 127 pounds. She sings, dances and strong belief in risk-taking and experimentation. He embraces the challenge speaks french, and is looking for any modeling/entertainment jobs in of creating a true representation of any character, not limiting himself to MA, RI and CT primarily, but for the right job, she is willing to travel. playing just steroeotypical Asians. On camera, Albert has had principal roles To contact Amber, email [email protected]. in the acclaimed Showtime series Brotherhood, the CW Network pilot I'm Paige Wilson, and Disney's feature film Underdog. He has also been fea- ROSE SIAS (SAG/AFTRA) is an actress and stunt-woman who loves to tured on PBS's Emmy-winning history series American Experience. In the- work with great Directors and Producers. She's performed in all of the Law atre, Albert received a 2006 Best Actor in a Play EMACT nomination for his & Orders, The L Word, The Wire, Rescue Me and Third Watch. She's done role as Adam in the BCA’s The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told. Most recently, he appeared in the lead roles in The D Word, a spoof on The L Word and The Undercover Man, world premiere and tour of Queer Theory! An Academic Travesty, which was co-commissioned by as well as stunts for tv and film. She loves physically challenging roles. the National Performance Network, The Theater Offensive and The Flynn Center for the Presently Rose is producing an independent feature and enjoys all acting Performing Arts; future tour stops include L.A. in Fall 2007. Albert is studying acting with Carter and stunt opportunities. For information, call (646) 242-7955, email Thor Studios East. For information, visit http://albertmchan.com or email [email protected]. [email protected] or view her demo reel at reelact.com/ros.

Actor/comedian APOLONIA DAVALOS is the perfect combina- SHERYL F A YE A Connecticut actor MARK SCALIA has tion of energy, fero- (SAG/AFTRA) per- and radio host, BOB been featured in cious work-ethic forms tours with two DeVITO (SAG many commercials, and talent. When one-woman shows Eligible) started acting television shows, she’s not dancing, throughout New at an early age and has films and documen- acting singing, England. She was been pursuing his taries. In the enter- sword fighting, tum- most recently seen in craft. He has appeared tainment world for bling, playing violin, Speakeasy's produc- in many stage produc- over sixteen years, or doing her array of tion of The Women tions and was back- he is gearing up character voices and (Winner of 5 IRNE round talent and fea- SAG membership, dialects, Apolonia is Awards including Best Ensemble and Best tured on movies and holding several union waivers, and with an filming her lead role Production). She also writes for Comedy television shows such as The Producers, ever-growing resume, drive and professional- in Harlem Shadows, an independent feature Theater Productions, where she travels, lead- Astonishing News! for Nippon television, ism, his career continues to soar. Visit Mark at film scheduled for release in 2008. Apolonia ing various public, private and corporate Haunting Evidence for CourtTV and com- www.markscalia.com/media/reel.wmv, graduated from AMDA (NY), and does com- shows for them. Sheryl is ear-prompter profi- mercials for The Big E (principal), AOL www.myspace.com/markscalia, call (617) edy, drama, and improv with equal skill. cient and travels to many trade shows to give (background) and Mohegan Sun. Call Bob at 877-6242 or email [email protected]. Email her at [email protected]. presentations. To contact her, email sheryl- (203) 910-3107 or email [email protected] or call (800) 510-7844. [email protected]. VALERIE VAILE (SAG) is an Emerson College graduate. Some of her credits include Pattie Simcox in Grease, Catherine in The Foreigner, and Hippolyta in Shakespeare's A RAMONA GODFREY is TIM LUCASON (SAG) Midsummer Night's Dream, at Salve Regina University in Newport (RI). a Vermont nurse with made his feature film Most recently, she played Lady Anne in the Long Beach (CA) Shakespeare excellent comic tim- debut in the 2001 Co.'s production of Richard III. Valerie is featured in the film Mona Lisa ing and a love of and Warner Brothers film Smile, as well as guest-starring on both The USA Network and The Style talent for acting, both Summer Catch. In Network, co-starring on the hit ABC court drama, Boston Legal, and more on stage and film. She 2003, he made his tv recently being up for the WBs' upcoming The Assassination of Jesse James has principal roles in debut when he co- by the Coward Robert Ford and Disney's Gone Baby Gone. Contact Valerie the independent films starred on the long at (413) 364-3862 or [email protected]. Mud Season, Town running NBC sitcom Meeting, The Vagina Will & Grace. In PORT CITY MODELS & TALENT, INC. is a full-service booking agency and Conspiracy, recent years, Tim has model/talent consulting service representing over 200 models, actors, Generation Gaps and appeared on the television shows The O.C., musicians, dancers, writers, pro-athletes and personalities for print, run- The Wedding Guest, as well as speaking roles The Drew Carey Show and Grounded for Life. way, tv, video, voice-overs, films, industrials and personal appearances, in Since September and Automatism. You can In 2006, he filmed the Fox television pilot, If nationally and internationally. They are dedicated to achieving the high- see her in Edgewood Productions' You Lived Here, You'd Be Home Now. He est standards and service, while providing premium models and talent. Icebreakers, Radical Jack and Frozen Impact, splits his time between his homes in Caron Bryan, who started her career as a model during high school, is and in Off the Grid Productions' Nothing Like Connecticut and Los Angeles. Tim He can be founder and owner. Being highly motivated to add to the cosmopolitan Dreaming. Contact her at (802) 244-6150 or reached at (818) 585-4649 or flavor of the city in her relentless efforts to put Portland on the national/international fashion/enter- [email protected]. [email protected] tainment landscape, she was recently voted one of "Portland's Most Influential Women". Port City Models & Talent, Inc. prides itself on consistently serving each client's needs, as well as fulfilling LAUREN TEMPESTA was cast in a national commercial for Disney’s its talent’s career goals. Call (207) 415-4015, visit www.portcitymodels.com, or write to P.O. Box Toon Town, now appearing on Nickelodeon. She has been involved in 6820, Portland, ME 04103. musical theater since she was four-years-old, debuting as Molly in Annie with Needham Community Theater. Other experience includes JOHN DEPEW got his start community theatre with such notable Parts Lavinia in Sara Crew, The Little Princess, Josi Pye in Anne of Green as Matthew Brady in Inherit the Wind, Robert in Proof, and about a Gables at Riverside TheaterWorks, Veruca in Charlie and Chocolate dozen more prominent roles. He has also done several commercials Factory, and many more. Lauren loves the stage and wants to continue and indie films. Some of his film credits include Norma's Scent, which her acting as she finishes Middle and High School. To contact Lauren, won second place as best short at London's 2004 Film Festival, and 1st call (774) 270- place for best film at last years Hampton film Festival for Terminal 0096 or visit CHRISTINE ELLEN FRYDENBORG is the recipent Conversation - both two character films. To date, John has about 14 www.bostoncasting.com/jwillshi. of the 2003 NH Theatre indie films to his credit. Email John at [email protected]. Award for Best Actress An actor, singer and comedienne, for her portrayal of MOLLY SCHREIBER holds a BFA in Bananas in The House of Acting from Blue Leaves. She has Margaret Jones the Tisch been acting in Lara School of the Connecticut, New York, A skilled voice-over Arts at New Boston and New artist in commercials Simpson York Hampshire for 13 years, University including such roles as as well as medical, Actress / Singer / Voice Artist technical & business and the Stella Bebe in A Chorus Line, Fraulein Kost in the NH narrations. She has Adler Studio Theatre Award-winning Cabaret, Rose in The Age Range: 20s-40s been cast as a mom, of Acting in Woolgatherer, Madeline in The Fall of the House Height: 5’ 6” wife, business profes- New York of Usher, Cressida in Troilus and Cressida, Brown Hair, Brown Eyes sional, teacher, doctor City. She is a Elaine in Night Watch, Snoopy in You’re a Good 4 Octave Vocal Range; Many Musical Styles & more. trained singer Man, Charlie Brown, Betty in The Foreigner, and guitarist Jani in Isn't it Romantic and Cecily in The Located in Boston, MA Margaret also has extensive experience and composes original music. She is Importance of Being Earnest. Christine is modeling for print & runway, and doing also a dialect coach and currently per- President and founder of Best Foot Forward Vocal Demos & forms at the Improv Asylum in Boston. Productions, an educational theater group. She live promotional & on-camera work. Resume Available For information, contact Molly at has also recently worked in the film industry and Upon Request. [email protected] or visit appears in Blackwater Farm. Call (603) 321- www.mollyschreiber.com. 7284 or email [email protected]. 508-877-3670; Contact: 508-596-7765 (c) 508-333-6536 [email protected] [email protected] Visit NEED online at www.jacneed.com.jacneed.com 24 2007 Special Casting Issue

JASON S. GROSSMAN recently appeared in John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, The Apotheosis of Vaclav Drda by Christopher Cartmill, Good by CP Taylor, and every Christmas he plays everyone in It's a Wonderful One-Man-Show Life! He has appeared in numerous films including Xtacy, Master of the Kennel, The Sound of Time and A Very Corporate Christmas. Jason is a writer and teaches improv, comedy writing and Networking Basics at several New York City Colleges. To reach him, email [email protected] or call (917) 747-6703. You can visit him online at www.funnysheesh or www.sceneinteractive.com/talents/jasongrossman.

JOHN SMALL will make his network television debut when he appears as New York State Senator William Armstrong in the PBS historical documentary Louis Brandeis: The People's Attorney, which will be broadcast on PBS in September of 2007. In August of 2007, John will also perform as The Provost in Jean Cocteau's play Bacchus, a produc- tion of the Town Cow Theater Company of Concord (MA). Some of John's previous roles include Harry Frazee in The Curse Is Reversed (Hovey Players), Major General Stanley in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance (Friends Of the Performing Arts in Concord), Tito in Lend Me A Tenor (Concord Players), Merlyn in Camelot (Savoyard Light Opera Company), Pompey in Measure for Measure (Town Cow), Venticelli #1 in Amadeus (Vokes Theatre), Jacob Marley in The Christmas Carol (Theatre DEME LANE III), Marshall Brown in The Awards Show (Nashoba Players), Inspector Rough in Angel Street (Concord Players), Dr. Lyman Hall in 1776 (Concord Players), "John" in Godspell (Turtle Lane SAG ELIGIBLE/AFTRA Playhouse), and Peter in Company (Vokes Theatre). John is always willing to consider opportu- 978-866-4731 nities to pursue stage and screen. To contact him, email [email protected].

JOHN D. THOMAS has always been a musician’s musician. Appearing with some of the greatest Born in The Bronx, JANET LLAVINA always had a passion for the entertain- names in jazz, his professional gigs include stints with AACM Big Band, Stanton Davis, Carter ment industry. During her early years, she joined an all girls group version Jefferson, Andrew Cyrille, Kenny Drew, John Lewis, Harold Ousley, and Chet Baker. of ‘Menudo’ and performed in several community venues. Unfortunately, Additionally, he performed regularly with Jimmy McGriff and Joe Henderson here in the U.S. Janet’s economic status and minimal knowledge of the industry prohibited Thomas has also toured the Middle East, Africa and the Far East with Charles Tolliver, Joe her from pursuing any auditions. At eight, her family moved to Boston’s Henderson, Art Taylor, Dizzy Gillespie, Malachi Thompson, Sonny Stitt, Tony Scott and many oth- South End, where she currently resides. Hearing an advertisement on the ers. He joined the Art Taylor Quartet in 1978, and performed with it until 1984, as well as being radio for Nustars: Breaking into Hollywood, Janet instantly decided she was tapped by Charles Tolliver in 1980, with whom he continued his relationship as a sideman until going to give the industry another try. She met and trained with acting 1990. Trombonist Mike Zwerin enlisted John for two tours in Africa, and he also toured and per- coach/actress Brooke Bundy; One Life to Live Assistant Casting Director formed with his own bands, John Thomas and Lifeforce, Serious Sheryl Baker Fisher, and a casting agent for MTV and tv commercials. Business, John Thomas Quartet and Extremely Serious Business at festi- Completing the program in 2006, Janet began to audition, landing her first role in an Emerson vals, concerts, and clubs throughout Europe and Africa. He came to College film Give Me Convenience. She also joined the advanced sessions for Nustars II in New Boston in 1994 to join the faculty at Berklee. In addition to his activities York. Currently non-union, Janet has landed roles in several indies, including December 31st and as an educator, he has continued his career as a sideman, and led his own Lyrics of My Life, which were recently shown in the 5th Annual Boston International Film Festival formations in venues around the Boston area. In summer 2002, he was in June 2007. She is also featured in the feature length films Life, Love & Loss and Soul Sisters, recruited by drummer Kenwood Dennard in his Real Thing group. both in production, and a Spanish voice-over for a student film Bon Apetit, which was shown at the Besides his long musical career, John has appeared on the small screen in BUFF and Woods Hole Film Festivals. She was featured in a BU student music video for the indie the public television series Connect with English. He's also done voice- group Menomena and has done extra work for The Game Plan and 21. Visit Janet online at overs and and extra work in the film Blackjack. Contact John at (617) www.myspace.com/janetllavina or contact her at (617) 513-9470; [email protected]. 776-6453, [email protected] or [email protected]. JOE GRANATA has been playing guitar since the age of twelve. During SAMANTHA GOOBER (SAG) is a 14-year-old who is currently perform- his grade school years he also picked up the trumpet, saxophone and ing in Disney's High School Musical at North Shore Music Theatre, the drums finally settling on the electric guitar after listening to the guitar youngest member of the cast . Recently, she performed in a production play of Randy Rhoads and Metallica's Kirk Hammett and James of Food Guide Pyramid in New York City, as well as playing the role of Hetfield. Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott, Steve Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden at the New London (NH) Barn Vai, Eddie Van Halen plus many others have all been a huge influence Playhouse. She has performed in Sara Crewe: The Little Princess (Jessie on his early playing style. Joe's diverse taste in music caters to audiences & Sara u/s) and The Sound of Music (Brigitta) at Wheelock Theatre, in who love everything from hard rock and metal to thrash and blues. Joe Ragtime, Christmas Carol, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown and has a natural passion and interest in music of all genres and is determined Honk, Jr. at North Shore Music Theatre, as well as roles including Baby to gain mastery of the instrument. Granata is currently studying ways to interpret and perfect the June in Gypsy at Boston's Publick Theatre, Ghost of Christmas Past in neo-classical style of guitar play made famous by the likes of Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Angelo Christmas Carol at Stoneham Theatre and Sarah in By Strauss with New England Light Opera. Batio and Yngwie Malmsteen. In August of 2006, Granata went into the recording studio to cut Sam has had principle roles in regional and national commercials, and has been dancing for twelve his self-financed debut album entitled A Long Road to Hell. The album was recorded "live" and years, competing in group and individual categories. showcases his diversity and emotion along with his technical and improvisational ability. Joe has incorporated virtually all playing techniques available on the guitar in addition to speed, precision JIMMY GOOBER, 11, just completed a corporate video for Microsoft play- and intensity. The album also mixes many original metal and thrash riffs with powerful vocals. ing a company vice president as a young boy. He has appeared in commer- Aaron Martin from (Hypersolid) is also featured on drums. This record captures Joe's sound at this cials for Krispy Kreme Donuts, HBO Family Channel (New York City) and particular point in time, as his playing style and ability is frequently evolving. Joe's goal is to have Party City. You may also recognize him from a billboard in New York City a long and fulfilling career as a musician and composer. A Long Road to Hell was launched on April at the New York Stock Exchange. 1, 2007. For more information, visit www.joegranata.com. You can find his CD at CDBaby.com, Newbury Comics, iTunes, PayPlay.fm and Stretch the Skies. JESSICA GOOBER, 6, has on-camera experience in film and tv. She is SAG eligible and has appeared in commercials for Massachusetts Office ED LOWE (AFTRA) has appeared recently in Columbia Pictures 21, the of Travel and Tourism, Subway Restaurants, Learning Express Toy Stores Bronx is Burning Production Bronx is Burning, and independent Green and Party City. She has been dancing for three years and sings in the Ink Communications’ film Seeds. In addition, Ed has held leading roles Burlington Children's Chorus. in many local theater productions in the Norwich/New London (CT) area including the Donald Oat Theater, Windham Theater Guild, To reach the Goober kids, call (781) 910-4962 or email ragoob@com- Majestic Rose Dinner Theater, CT Outdoor Historic Drama, Groton cast.net. Regional Theater, The Mystic Seaport Museum, and the CT Lyric Opera. Ed has also enjoyed singing with local musical groups including a 24-person a cappella group, various choirs and plays guitar for a soft rock/folk band. Contact Ed at (860) 889-4448 or [email protected].

LORNA (McKenzie) NOGUEIRA is a local Boston actress who studied Mark Doug Weeks theater at UMass/Boston and has acted with companies such as Imaginary Beasts, Whistler in the Dark, Jamaica Plain Footlight Club, SAG the Walpole Footlighters and the Medway Players. She's also acted in Hogan [email protected] films such as Honey Glaze, The Dungeon of Dr. Dreck, Democrazy (by Michael Legge for Sideshow Cinema) and Chicken, Chicken. She Over 25 years Worked in many major motion pictures also played Mrs. Obrey, mother of exorcist figure Nicole Obrey in the experience & television series. Look for him in History Channel's Exorcism: Driving out the Devil. Lorna co-hosts ESPN's "Bronx is Burning", onstage an ongoing public access horror show introducing public-domain B- Disney’s "Underdog" & in films! & Ben Affleck's "Gone Baby Gone" movies; The Dungeon is broadcast in several regions of Massachusetts and various pockets of the U.S. Contact Lorna at [email protected]. Selected Features George in That Championship Season STEVE DeVITO is a 43-year-old accomplished character actor/ Mr. Bumble in Oliver! - Pellinore in Camelot musician who lives in Flushing (NY). He has appeared in Off- Doolittle in My Fair Lady - Luther Billis in South Pacific Broadway shows and currently portrays Tony Soprano and The Jake in 27 Wagons Full of Cotton Godfather (Marlon Brando) with the NY Dinner Theater Emil in The Duck Variations Company. He also has appeared in independent films including M. A. in Theater at UConn Back to Manhattan a ‘Seinfeld’ meets ‘Goodfellas’ comedy Sam S. Shubert Fellow in Playwriting where he played a lead role. Like most actors starting out, DeVito has appeared as an extra in Big Blockbuster hits includ- 860-536-2840; ing Godzilla, Spiderman 3 and The Siege. He can be reached at [email protected] (718) 461-7123 or via email at [email protected]. 2007 Special Casting Issue 25

LARA FOX is a 22-year-old singer, actress and dancer. Having just grad- Winner of the premiere POPSearch competition in 2004, TRACY SILVA uated from Fitchburg State College Summa cum Laude with a B.S. in was featured as a guest soloist with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops English/Theatre and music minor, Lara competed as a partner and have during Independence Day weekend on the Esplanade and at the South been nominated for the American College Theatre Festival. She has also Shore Music Circus. She also sang with the Pops for the Democratic performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, as well as vari- National Convention opening concert, performed for an opening night at ous professional acting jobs, musicals, concert and choir performances, the Pops’ America concert with the Tanglewood Chorus, and at other tv and radio commercials. Lara is currently non-union, though she is Pops’ events, shared the stage with Lou Rawls, Faith Prince, Maureen represented as an actor and model by New England Models Group in McGovern and the legendary Drifters. Tracy has also sung back up for Manchester (NH). To contact her, call (508) 574-3666 or email Clay Aiken, Josh Groban and American Idol semi-finalist Nick Pedro. [email protected]. Tracy has used her talent at weddings, corporate events, and solo and duet concerts around the Boston area, including performing the national anthem at New England Patriots and Boston Red DAVID PROKOWIEW is gentle web developer who loves people, espe- Sox games, at the opening of the Boston Celtics’ 2005-2006 season, and at the Boston Marathon cially his wife and daughters, as well as acting, singing, building boats and Boston's Annual Tree Lighting on the Commons. With her singing experience, Tracy has also and solving problems. He has a great voice for voice-overs, and he’d performed in several theatre productions including, Ragtime (Sarah), Big River (Alice), Smokey love to do cartoons or advertising work. If experience is a must, he Joe’s Café (BJ), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Nel Carter), Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal), South Pacific might not be your best alternative, as his creative resume only includes (Bloody Mary), and most recently as Effie in Dreamgirls. A member of a local gospel group Love stage managing Into The Woods and singing, dancing and acting in Divine, Tracy has been a guest performer at many benefit concerts, charity events and has per- Phantom. But if you need someone hard working, who’s excited to formed on live television to benefit the Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, in a pro- learn and craves to be part of the creative process then David is definite- gram sponsored and televised by New England Cable News and also with CBS4’s Jack Williams. ly your man! You can reach him at 877-293-6764 or via email at She has appeared on Sunday's with Liz and for Governor Deval Patrick's election night celebration. [email protected]. To contact Tracy, email [email protected].

MATTHEW WRATHER (SAG/EMC) began his career as a child actor in J.H. TORRANCE DOWNES (SAG/AFTRA/AEA Eligible) has worked his native Los Angeles, where he appeared in some one thousand per- extensively in stage, television and film for almost 17 years. His earliest formances of fifty professional shows before his eighteenth birthday. experiences were on the stage with numerous local theatre companies Since, Matt has performed, directed, and taught theater on three conti- throughout Connecticut, performing roles in contemporary dramas by nents. Locally, he has worked at Long Wharf Theater (Travesties star- Miller, Mamet, Shepard, Inge and Gurney. From there, Downes found his ring Sam Waterston, directed by Gregory Boyd); Elm Shakespeare way to New York City and the HB Studio to continue his studies of acting. Company (Much Ado About Nothing; As You Like It; The Three Concurrent with his New York studies, he began the pursuit of television Musketeers; Robin Hood); and his own New Haven Theater Company. and film acting, performing numerous small roles in soap operas including Special skills: Piano (expert): Rock/Jazz/Classical; Singer (baritone); All My Children, As the World Turns and One Life to Live. Other tv proj- U.S. and UK dialects. Contact Matthew by calling (203) 676-0523. ects included a four year run on Saturday Night Live, performing a series of supporting roles, and Bodysnatchers, produced by National Geographic Television. In film, Downes has performed LINDA WINTON has worked in dramatic and musical productions in New leads in countless small independent projects and a number of short films that have appeared in fes- Jersey, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Florida. Her favorite roles include tivals around the country. In an effort to "give back" to upcoming filmmakers as well as gain expe- Sidney Lipton in God's Favorite, Lily Berniers in Toys in the Attic, Lady rience in that craft of acting in film, he has also worked for a number of years performing roles in Larkin in Once Upon a Mattress, Pam Sakarian in Baby and Laurie in student films at New York University, Boston University and Wesleyan University. It was a recent Oklahoma! She is fluent in Spanish, speaks some French and Italian, does Wesleyan University student film that won an award at the East Hampton (NY) International Film accents in all three, as well as many regional U.S. accents. Linda has voice- Festival with Downes playing the lead role. To reach him, email [email protected]. over experience, a wide vocal range and dance experience including Latin dance. She can be reached by calling (207) 781-8010 or by email at lwin- DAVID ROSS is going to be a senior at Algonquin Regional High school in [email protected]. September. He has been involved with musical theater since sixth grade. Starting in the ensembles of Yankee Doodle and Luann, during high school, BRIGETTE MARIE DOUCETTE has performed all over the Seacoast Area. David has been in Aida, Once Upon a Mattress and Into the Woods, as well Some of her favorite roles in Roxie in Chicago, Rizzo in Grease, as being in local productions of Wizard of Oz, State Fair, Thoroughly Fredricka in A Little Night Music, Susan in Company, Peter in Peter Pan, Modern Millie and Fame. He has worked with the Southborough Players, and Wendy Jo in Footloose. Bridgette has been dancing since the age of the River’s Edge Players and the Arts Alliance/Hudson. To contact David, two and is a known choreographer throughout the region. She holds a email [email protected]. B.A. in Theatre from the University of New Hampshire and is working on her MAT (Masters of Art in Teaching) for Theatre and Social Studies. LINDA MARIE LEE’s (SAG/AFTRA) love and passion for the arts lead her To reach Bridgette call (603) 702-0473 (cell) or email to become involved in school plays, community festivals, talent shows, [email protected]. and The Boston Youth Theatre. She has worked extensively as an actor, singer and dancer in film, tv, theatre, print, fitness infomercials, industrial JULIE PHAM. Julie is an up & coming actress in New England and commercials, trade shows, emcee/hosting/interviewing, narration, voice- is currently an Entertainment Jockey (EJ) for www.ourstage.com. overs, video games, and as an On Air Radio Personality. Linda studied Check out the site and her show "The Daily Spam with Julie Pham" teleprompter, ear prompter, acting, scene study, improv, commercial work, for some out-of-this-world laughs. In addition, she's a writer for voice and vocal performance, dance, songwriting and piano, and music the popular AsianBoston Magazine. Some recent tv/film and stage software programs at a variety of institutions in Boston and L.A. Linda is credits include The Brotherhood, 27 Dresses, The Vagina a scholarship recipient of The Connecticut School of Broadcasting in Monologues and Rumors. Stay tuned to see what happens next Wellesley (MA). Contact Linda at (310) 351-0042, [email protected], or visit www.lacast- with this young starlet. Contact her at (617) 331-4778 or ing.com/LindaMarieLee. [email protected]. An award-winning actor, VIC CLAY will go anywhere the work is. Credited in nearly 60 films and 18 plays (mostly leads & major roles), According to New England-native KRISTINA HUGHES, “Playing Vic is experienced in dinner theatre, comedy improv, tv, stunts, voice- Allison Chase in the feature film Green River was a liberating experi- overs, commercials, producing and coaching. Clay received the ence – it not only allowed myself to test the limits of my performing Audience Choice Award for Best Actor in 2003 at Cambridge Film Fest, abilities but it also allowed me to work in an atmosphere where creat- was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Award at Sundies Film ing dynamic character traits and nuances were encouraged by director Fest, and his Bairstow and Miller (2007), in which Vic portrays and producers alike.” While growing up in Medford (MA) and attend- Bairstow, swept all the awards at the Artist Exchange Film Fest. Recent ing Lexington Christian Academy, Christine was acting in local produc- stage work includes portraying H.D. Thoreau, and a large role in tions, participating in finishing school and involving herself in model- Chasing Shakespeares. Recent film work includes a lead in the romantic comedy Sinking Ships. ing. Hughes then took the next step to follow her curiosity and graduat- He has played very bad and very good guys and the range in between - comic and dramatic. For ed cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English/Communications with information, email [email protected] a concentration in Writing and Theatre from Salve Regina University in Newport (RI). Soon after, she made her way to New York City and Florida to train, audition and work as an actor on the sets A non-union actor, CHUCK MULDOON has been steadily taking lead, sup- of Thunder in Paradise, DropZone, Central Park West and on stage in Pomp, Duck and porting, character and extra film/tv roles in New England since 2002. In Circumstance. Shortly thereafter, Hughes experienced the thrill of competing in the world- 2007, he wrapped shooting Empty House Films’ Monster in The Woods, as renowned ‘Miss USA Pageant’ as the proud representative of ‘The Constitution State’- embracing well as Altering Conclusions (Gold Shoe Productions), Fathers (Bridget the coveted role of “Miss Connecticut USA”. With the intent of making acting her career, she re- Lake) and I Quit (Portland Films). Chuck regularly appears in the interac- located to Los Angeles. Since, she has appeared on NYPD Blue, Old School, Unwrapped, Days of tive dinner comedy Betsy's Irish Wedding, and was featured in the Maine Our Lives, Sunset Beach and several independent films and shorts. For Short Play Festival in The Lamp. Special talents information about Kristina (who is also available for work as a local include fingerstyle guitar, various vocal sounds At the young age of 4, MAGARET COEN of hire), visit her at www.KristinaHughes.com or reach her at and cartoon voices, and Irish and southern accents. Chuck is self-taught Rhode Island debuted in the movie Evening, a [email protected]. in acting and improv. For information, email [email protected], drama exploring the romantic past and emotion- call (207) 632-3924. al present of Ann Grant and her daughters, Constance and Nina, directed by Lajos Koltai. Margaret plays Constance. As Ann lies dying, she is moved to con- vey to her daughters Rob DiNinni the defining moments Actor / Comedian / in her life 50 years prior. Margaret’s first Improviser / Educator experience on loca- Writer / Consultant tion proved her to be a natural. She enjoys dressing in costume - Commercials - Films and the “pretend” - Theatre - Stand-up world of film. You - Corporate Videos - Improv Training & Entertainment can reach her at [email protected] or at (617) 797-77707; [email protected] (401) 855-1271. www.agencyprotalent.com/robdininni 26 2007 Special Casting Issue

EMILY FAIRBANKS is a non-union, up and coming actress/singer whose LAINE BARTON is an actress, teaching artist and circus arts experience has brought her to England for high school programs like the performer. She does bubble tricks, spins plates and has Ontario Achievement credit course at Oxford for a Summer, and A level some fantasy creatures she inhabits. She performs her cir- Theatre Studies at The Bryanston School in Dorset England for two cus-style show Why Read… for many New York and years. She also has a Bachelors degree from Scripps College in New Jersey libraries and schools, as well as performing Claremont (CA), where she was an English Major with a minor in for Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors, the Metropolitan Opera, Theatre. She is currently studying voice with Kathryn Fields, but also tv's All My Children, Big Apple Circus CCU (20 years) studied with Marybeth Haag. Her experience spans from Ancient Greek and The National Circus Project among others. Last year, she spent a full year in one school work- plays to musicals, film and tv. She is a member of the Cobblestone ing with the children once a week creating mime, circus, and theater routines. She is currently Players, doing colonial educational theatre. More recent projects teaching circus for the BAX summer program. Laine is available for shows, teaching residencies, include the film Revolution, where she played Jenny Peterson, and the film The Mob: A Musical and corporate events. Contact her at (212) 226-5077 [email protected]. where she was the Trophy Wife. Contact Emily at [email protected]. CARL SCHWABER was in Along for the Ride at Boston’s Devanaughn A graduate of Penn State. ALLYSON WELSH holds a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and then in New York, where it won at the Samuel French Short Media Studies with a Minor in Theatre. She also served as the President of Play Festival. He earned a Best Actor nomination for his role in Paul the Penn State Thespians and the Penn State Arts Council, as well as being Kahn's Speechless. Other performances include roles in Much Ado About Artistic Director of MasquerAIDS, an AIDS Benefit that educated people Nothing, Not About Nightingales and The Baltimore Waltz. TV appear- about the virus thru theatre. She directed and performed in the show, as well ances include an Autolines commercial, PBS’ John and Abigail Adams, as writing and directing a performance piece for the World AIDS Day cel- and a Science Channel documentary. Voice-over work includes a 30-sec- ebration. Allyson became an active host/emcee of different shows and ond spot for York Auto Body. AWesleyan graduate, Schwaber is an ancient events including Penn State’s Home-coming Parade and the Penn State history teacher and publications writer. Contact him at (617) 243-3837 or Student Talent Show. She has become active in community projects and [email protected]. was recently nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the NH Theatre Awards for her role in Nashua Theatre Guild's production of Neil Simon’s Jake's Women. She has done voice-over and on-camera work for local tv stations. Most recently, she won the title of "Miss Granite State" and was a contestant in the 2007 Miss New Hampshire Competition where she won the talent award. You can contact Allyson at [email protected].

At 15, OLIVIA NICOLE GRANT has been acting and modeling since she was 9, when she completed course- work thru Barbizon Boston. She attended the International Model and Talent Association convention in New York, where she won first runner up in the Commercial Print category for 9-12 year old girls. She took numerous workshops and seminars with industry professionals, including Claire Sinnett, Angela Peri, Aaron Marcus and Brian Gallivan. She was represent- ed by local talent agents and was cast for numerous commercial print modeling jobs over the years, as well as doing voice-over work for an animat- ed student film project and appearances on educational and corporate videos for UMass Boston and the Wellness Corporation, and work as an extra in a Six Flags New England commercial. ROBERT DiCICCO's career in stage and film has been Theatre experience includes Boston Latin Theatre Company’s production of Alice, a remake of long and varied. His career got a jumpstart when he had Alice in Wonderland, as well as A.R.T.’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Most recently, Olivia the opportunity to work on the Clint Eastwood film has joined the Mystic River. Since that time he has acted in over a Boston Children’s dozen films and continues to work in regional theatre. Theatre (BCT) 2007 Bob studied acting and voice training at Northeastern Teen Stagemobile JIM MASTERS University, The Actors Workshop and Berklee School of Tour Company. She Music in Boston, as well as at the Nat Horne Theatre in - On-Camera Television Host/ has taken dance with Spokesperson New York City. He is a graduate of The Center for Media J.P. School of - Correspondent/Reporter Arts in New York where he studied announcing and pro- Dance, The Dance - Commercial Actor duction for radio and television. In addition, he has host- Loft and Boston - Corporate Video/Industrial/ ed his own radio shows in the Massachusetts and Tri- Ballet’s Taking Infomercial Host/Spokesperson State areas-one of his favorites being 'The Jazz Session', - Voice-Over Artist Steps after school which he created and produced on WLIM in Patchogue - Emcee and summer pro- (NY). Performing in a myriad of musicals such as Man grams. She plays Teleprompter and Ad-lib proficient of La Mancha, Carousel, Company, Baby, etc., has allowed Bob to showcase his talents as actor, the viola and is in singer, and dancer. He has performed in cabaret, dinner theatre, and has even taken a stab at 203-4464-77498; [email protected] the Philharmonic standup comedy. Bob DiCicco is seeking representation to allow him to continue his career in www.jimmasters.net Strings Orchestra at film, television, commercials, voiceovers, and narration. To contact Robert DiCicco, email the Boston Latin [email protected], call (508) 254-7088, (800) 250-5784 or visit www.rdicicco.com. School. JAMES Caryl Sullivan GRANT is a friendly, charismatic 11-year- Stage & Film Familiarity old. Though, rela- As seen in... tively new to the world of profession- David Ross - NH Lottery & Eaton Apothecary commercials; al acting, he has per- - Over 15 regional tv commercials formed in many - National healthcare training videos; school talent shows. Non-Union - High tech industry films. James likes to sing, Age: 17 Former Mrs. New Hampshire-America dance and act but he Age Range: Teens to 20s Runway Model especially likes to Height: 5’ 10” [email protected] impersonate Michael Jackson. Weight 170 James has taken Voice: Tenor modeling and acting Avis Boone classes thru John Casablancas Career Actress Model - SAG/AFTRA Center and he is cur- (774) 249 4534 Age Range: 30s-40s rently represented [email protected] Height: 5' 9" by Model Talent Weight: 138 lbs. Management. He www.myspace.com/diamonddross Vocal Range: Alto/Contralto has also taken begin- Eye & Hair Color: Brown ner piano and dance www.avisboone.com lessons and enjoys MICHAEL GOVANG ULIE NN OVANG playing piano, guitar J A G (917) 596-11039 and drums. James [email protected] has been cast as an - Actress Available throughout Northeast extra in a commer- - Director cial for Six Flags - Print Work New England and as a child customer for - Voice-overs Matt Catanzano Bernie and Phyl's; - Promotions both were non- - Actor speaking roles. Both Actor/Writer/Director/Improv kids are available for - Print Work commercial, tv and - Voice-overs Height: 5'10" film, voice-overs, - Tech Support Weight: 145 and commercial and - Impersonations fashion print jobs. 6’2” / blonde hair / green eyes 5’2” / brown hair / green eyes / Hair/Eyes: Brown Email momofstar- baritone alto II - soprano I [email protected] for [email protected] [email protected] info. MA / NH / RI / CT 978-772-2545 MA / NH / RI / CT SAG Eligible [email protected] August, 2007 Screen Reels by Cecille Markell 27 Summer is bursting with films and visitors. The them feel at ease. Some actors find it difficult to film Evening brought director LAJOS KOLTAI walk and talk at the same time so I let them con- to Boston to talk about the film based on the tribute. I also do not sit at a monitor when direct- Susan Minot novel. An award-winning cine- ing. I breath the same air as the actors. I am there matographer, this is his first English directorial with them.” effort. Koltai, who was born in Budapest, did talk to me. It tells the story of radio DJ, tv per- Conchords). She thinks that because they have Hungary, spoke about his visually beautiful "When I cast Mamie Gummer, I didn't know she sonality and activist, Ralph Waldo Petey Greene, matching moles on their upper lips they are made film,which (adapted by Michael Cunningham & was Meryl Streep's daughter. I chose her because Jr. (Don Cheadle), who was a vital force in the for each other. At his costume party, which she Minot) tells of a dying mother looking back on she was perfect. Then Meryl was cast in a small- black community of Washington (DC) in the crashes, she is dressed as a shark and he is an her life, daughters and lovers in two different er role. She was never a 'stage' mother. Claire 1960s, and his friendship with Dewey Hughes eagle. Hence the title. But Jarrod is more interest- time periods. Danes was stressed because she felt she could not (Chiwetel Ejiofor), program director for radio ed in settling an old high school score with a sing well enough, and worked with a singing station WOL-AM, which took a chance and bully! Waititi mixed comedy with a bit of pathos Koltai began, "I still plan every shot in the film coach. All the British actors had the 'proper' hired Petey following his time in jail.” and put himself in the photos on the mantel as and have worked with the same cinematographer accents, except Eileen Atkins who insisted on an Jarrod's dead brother, as well as in in a flashback for years and we understand each other perfectly. Irish accent as the 'nurse'. Hugh Dancy is a great "When I went in to talk to the producers I was, at running in a road race. The film is very visual with strong compositions. young actor and can do any accents. Patrick first, conscious of being a woman as it was more As you listen it takes you in emotionally. Wilson, who sings a duet with Claire, has sung a 'guy' film. But I went in and sold myself and I Waititi's short film Two Cars, One Night was Choosing the actors was a wonderful experience. on Broadway in Oklahoma and The Full Monty. gave them my view of the story. I never saw it as nominated for an Academy Award in 2004. Eagle Vanessa Redgrave who plays the dying woman I worked with Glenn Close before as a cine- a bio pic but more as a Butch Cassidy and vs. Shark wasn't difficult to get made. It was was in bed for all her scenes and elected to stay matographer on Meeting Venus.” Sundance relationship. I was respectful of their developed at the Sundance Lab and we were all in bed between takes. She was very sweet, saying story and let the characters reveal themselves. I old friends. Jermaine and I met at Victoria she would just nap. Her daughters are portrayed The director gained prominence as a cinematog- didn't want to turn it into a slick comedy. I want- University of Wellington and we performed by her real life daughter, Natasha Richardson and rapher with the films Mephisto, Sunshine, Being ed to realize that time period and the activism. sketch comedy together as a comedy team called Toni Collette. "I based their experiences on those Julia, The Legend of 1900, White Palace and Now we are in an age where people are afraid to Humourbeast. We all still live in Wellington. of my sister and myself, who have different Home for the Holidays. His first film as a direc- speak for fear of being labeled unpatriotic, anti- Horsley is Waititi's fiance. memories of the past, which created tension tor was Fateless, which tracked one young man's American, racist, sexist, whatever. I wanted to between us. It was a gift to work on the script and odyssey through the Holocaust. His love of art make it uplifting, unconventional and entertain- The filmmaker, whose name is Taika Cohen, has with all the talented actors. The story addresses was taking him to the Edward Hopper exhibit at ing. And we had great stars: Academy Award taken his mother's name professionally, started what is important in life security, someone to the MFA before taking off on his next city. nominees, Don Cheadle and Chiwetel Ejiofor acting at the age of 9. "I was interested in photog- love arid death. (who traveled at his own expense from England raphy, music and painting, as well as acting. I KASI LEMMONS, who received the to L.A. to read for the role). The chemistry loved movies and I was bored with just acting. I "The cast and crew got along famously and Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature between the two actors is amazing. Also in the felt that I could combine all my interests into working in Newport was unique and quite won- and was the recipient of seven NAACP nomina- film are Taraji P. Henson, Vondie Curtis Hall making films. I believed that I really had a feel derful. I try to make a friendly set. I begin by ask- tions for her film Eve's Bayou, visited with her (who is married to Lemmons), Cedric the for it." ing them how they are each morning and to make latest, Talk To Me. "It was because of the success Entertainer, Mike Epps and Martin Sheen.” of Eve's Bayou that I was New Zealand has produced Whale Rider, Niki given the opportunity to Of working on the film, the filmmaker conclud- Carols popular film, and was the home of Lord of direct Talk to Me,” she ed, "I had great fun with music and the vintage the Rings. Adding to that country's legacy will be Jimmy Driscoll said. Lemmons, who costumes and learned that a director holds the Waititi's next film, The Volcano, which "will be a began her career as an intentions of the movie. I also learned to be quiet. small New Zealand film no stars but lots of - Formerly lead singer for Trouble Tribe actress in The Silence of Acting is an intimate act between actors; a private scenery." (Chrysalis Records) the Lambs and School conversation.” - Long list of theatrical experience, Daze continued, "I went GEORGE RATLIFF makes his directorial fea- television and film. to film school and knew Actor/comedians JANEANE GAROFALO ture debut with the suspenseful, psychological - Writer, Producer, Director that I wanted to direct and PATTON OSWALT are combining per- thriller, Joshua. The Texas native, who co-wrote Eve's Bayou. I felt some- forming their standup act and doing publicity for the script with David Gilbert, spoke about his Height: 6' Weight: 185 lbs. Pixar's Ratatouille, where they provide the voic- debut film and actors, Sam Rockwell and Vera Eyes: Brown Age Range: 30s-40s one else would turn it into something I didn't es for Academy Award-winning director Brad Farmiga, who portray the parents of a 10-year- Bird's latest. Bird turns from The Incredibles and old prodigy (played by young Jacob Kogan). The 860-3334-99968 want. I had the integrity The Iron Giant to a tale of a rat named Remy youngster causes concern and terror when his [email protected] as its writer. Talk To Me (Oswalt) who yearns to be a chef, like his depart- newborn sister arrives in the household. ed hero Gusteau (Brad Garrett), and a boy named Linguini (Lou Romano), an awkward garbage Ratliff began, "Kids can be scary and the scariest boy who (with Remy's help) becomes a great kids are the ones who are smarter than you. Jacob CHUCK GALLE chef and wins the love of chef Colette (Garofalo). is frightening bright. We were going to use a hand double for his piano playing scenes but he Said Garofalo, “I was worried about doing a learned Beethoven's Sonata in two weeks! We French accent. I studied Spanish but not French auditioned over 70 kids for the role but a friend Performs in films & on stage. but it worked out fine.” Oswalt and Garofalo saw him on the kid television show Has recently been working in films, appeared at the Berklee Center the previous Wondershozen and recommended him for the night. He has done voice-overs before but this is role. We knew he was right for the role when at a performing in several Boston area his first leading man (rat) role. He has had a lead- table reading he analyzed his role as a kid seeing independent films in principle roles, ing role on television's King of Queens, and is a chaos in his family his mom seems crazy and his and in three commercials frequent guest with Conan O'Brien. "I'm a dad is a stockbroker climbing to the top and foody," so playing Remy was fun as well as 'Joshua' has to create order, especially when the for Fox Sports Network. exhausting. I had to conjure up all the different new baby arrives.” He appeared on the Discovery Channel actions and emotions while standing in one place. as Dr. Morrel in Hitler's Bunker. Remy faces such hurdles. He wants to be in a “Directing infants isn't easy. It takes patience. We gourmet kitchen, which is made worse by his had two babies and we had two cameras ready at presence. But he doesn't give up. I was guided by all times waiting for one to cry or for one to Brad Bird, who is an even bigger animation geek sleep. Jacob's real baby brother was born just Other Theatrical Favorites than I am.” before filming and we cast the infant in the first Alfred Ill in TheatreZone's The Visit, scene. I was influenced by the French realism Garofalo stated, "I admired Colette. She doesn't films and I wanted the audience to believe in the Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet have any us versus them feelings about rats. She family while building suspense and fear for the Greg in Sylvia is very French and elegant.” The actress recently baby's safety. I like films where events could Serge in Art received rave reviews for her performance on actually happen. Act three is like a chess game.” West Wing and received an Emmy nomination Judge Taylor in To Kill a Mockingbird and two Ace Cable nominations for The Larry “Casting is difficult. Jacob was the perfect John Barrymore in Barrymore Sanders Show. She was also a member of The choice. He nailed every emotion of his character. Pat in Hinges Keep a City Ben Stiller Show. Her numerous films include He's a normal and very intelligent kid. He plays The Truth About Cats and Dogs, Clay Pigeons, in a band and is now interested in magic. We Buffalo Bill in Indians Matchmaker and The Cable Guy. "Acting is like bombarded Sam with offers but he was reluctant Greenbaum in Caine Mutiny Court Martial being a chef," she added. "You have it or not. until he learned that Vera Farmiga was cast as his Azdak in Caucasian Chalk Circle Fear moves this business. I've out-aged myself. wife. He has admired her work in The Departed The independent film is the best now. There is and other films. She signed on because she Mr. Van Daan in Diary of Anne Frank nothing for me in mainstream films. I'm too old admired Sam's work in Confessions of a G.F. Handel in Joyful Noise (43) to be the wife or girlfriend, even if the guy is Dangerous Mind and other films too. We also older. I got pigeon holed into playing sarcastic have Dallas Roberts as 'Joshua's" uncle and Celia Directed/Produced roles but casting directors have a list. The actress- Weston as the grandmother.” Driving Miss Daisy es get younger but the actors don't. I'm not bitter. A Raisin In The Sun Just realistic". "I came to films late. I wanted to be a writer but I realized that people are not reading books any- Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Visiting from New Zealand was TAIKA WAIT- more. After graduating from the University of ITI, writer/director of Eagle vs. Shark, a quirky Texas at Austin, I wrote for a Texas paper but I Also performed with the New England Shakespeare Festival for three romantic comedy. The director has traveled really wanted to tell a story visually. I went to extensively throughout the U.S. promoting his film school. I made Plutonium Circus, which years, and directed inmate theater, (The Central Prison Players) film. "I'm sorry that I won't be seeing more of won Best Documentary Feature at the South by at North Carolina's Central Prison for five years. Boston," he began. The film, which won First Southwest Film Festival and Hell House, also a Prize at the Newport Film Festival, tells of two documentary which was critically well received. nerdy people. Lily (Loren Horsley), who works Getting a film financed and made is a difficult in a fast food restaurant and is the butt of jokes by process. But, he added proudly, 'We made the 603-436-0566 - [email protected] her fellow workers. She has a crush on Jarrod film in New York and not Toronto.” (Jermaine Clement of HBO's Flight of the